Exponential Graphs - Bouncing Ball Investigation

MBF 3C - Grade 11 College Math

Lesson Objective: Students will cooperatively explore exponential relations during an experiment with a bouncy ball. 

What you'll need:

• Bouncy Balls
• Recording Sheet
• Measuring tape, metre sticks
• Pencils, calculator, graph paper, graphing calculator
• small post-it (sticky) markers or note

 Lesson Outline:

In groups, students will complete the bouncing ball experiment.  This activity would appeal to students with an Interpersonal (connection & cooperative learning) and students with a Self-Expressive learning style (visualization, exploration).    Students will compare their graphs with those of both linear and quadratic equations.  Class discussion on the results of the experiment

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